Man sought ‘easy money’ as $300m drug deal cash courier
A man who drove interstate with a bag of cash to assist an international drug deal instead found himself targeted by undercover police.
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Size doesn’t matter in NRL for lightweight Dogs: Mann
Kurt Mann believes Canterbury's lighter and more mobile pack can be a hand not a hindrance as they aim to rebound from last year's disastrous NRL campaign.
No sanction decided for Kangaroos’ Thomas: AFL CEO
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
Farmers urge Labor leaders to fight carbon capture plan
A farming lobby says Labor leaders whose states need the Great Artesian Basin should be fighting a carbon capture and storage trial in Queensland.
Crows’ Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW
Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.
Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate
A Tasmanian election candidate who's against vaccination mandates represents the Liberal party's "broad church" of views, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.
Program for First Nations child offenders expanded
A program that tries to break the cycle for Indigenous juvenile offenders by sending them to regional areas rather than detention centres will be expanded.
NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team
Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.
Tedesco laments loss of Young as Roosters head to Vegas
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco says Dom Young's absence will be felt in their round-one Las Vegas clash against Brisbane Broncos.
BMX star Saya targets Paris gold with brother in heart
World Cup BMX champ Saya Sakakibara credits brother Kai, who suffered a serious head injury in 2020, for giving her strength to pursue her Olympic dream.
Rodda’s Force comeback on ice after training mishap
Western Force captain Jeremy Williams has been ruled out of Super Rugby Pacific's round one due to concussion and Izack Rodda could join him on the sidelines.
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Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns
Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.
David, Marsh seal heroic Australia win over Black Caps
Australia have reeled in NZ with their third-biggest T20 chase, with Tim David plundering a last-ball four to seal victory after great work from Mitch Marsh.
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Australia needs more batteries, EVs and electricians
Australia needs to recruit more female electricians, deploy more home solar batteries and connect electric cars to the grid, a Senate inquiry has heard.
Sharks keep Hamlin-Uele in crucial NRL re-signing
Braden Hamlin-Uele toyed with the idea of leaving Cronulla but has opted against a return to New Zealand and signed a two-year NRL deal with the Sharks.
Fashion industry on a ‘watchlist’ over climate impact
The federal environment minister has warned the clothing industry is on a "watchlist" as she considers intervention to reduce fashion's climate impact.
Woman to face court over crash that injured Qld MP
A 26-year-old woman will face court over a crash that left a Queensland MP seriously injured.
Assange charged for ‘indiscriminate’ naming of sources
Lawyers representing the US have defended their prosecution of Julian Assange and say his actions in revealing intelligence sources were "unprecedented".
Fatal Walker shooting ‘within Zach Rolfe’s training’
The former officer in charge of Zachary Rolfe's tactical unit said the constable was acting within his training when he fatally shot Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.
Breakthrough bacteria research offers treatment hope
Latest research could be the key to unlocking new antibiotics against resistant bacteria, which a sepsis survivor says is a significant step forward.
Working from home under spotlight as flexibility fades
As corporations begin limiting pandemic-era work arrangements, the government is examining whether Australian workers should have a right to work from home.
More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress
Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword for wannabe home buyers - shortening the time to save for a deposit but pushing up mortgage repayments.
Teens in court over rugby star’s ‘horror’ home invasion
Two youths have been sentenced for their role in a violent home invasion in which a former Australian rugby international and family members were stabbed.
Multiple communities in the path of raging bushfire
Almost 30 communities are expected to be impacted by a bushfire in western Victoria as authorities warn conditions will get worse before they get better.
Lower fares blamed for Qantas’ descending profit
Qantas says fare cuts are behind a $183 million reduction in its first-half profit, as it unveils measures to enhance the on-board experience for passengers.
Australia’s secrets ‘aggressively’ sought by countries
Due to unprecedented threats, ASIO says secrecy provisions for intelligence personnel should be tougher to deter unauthorised disclosures to foreign actors.
Blood, sweat and tears: veterans’ struggles laid bare
A three-tonne sculpture will carve out a space for the unseen as the Australian War Memorial turns a new leaf to shine a light on the struggles of veterans.
Assange awaits decision after two-day UK hearing ends
Julian Assange faces a wait to see whether his final bid to bring an appeal over his extradition to the United States can go ahead at the High Court in London.
Israel hits Rafah; Hamas chief’s trip lifts truce hopes
Gaza health authorities say 97 people have been killed and 130 wounded in the last 24 hours of Israeli assaults, with the border city of Rafah targeted.
Ukraine anti-graft police probing defence-related cases
A Ukrainian official says anti-corruption authorities are probing more than 60 cases related to the country's military.
Aussies Picklum and Robinson clinch Sunset surf titles
Molly Picklum has defended her Sunset Beach crown, going to the top of the World Surf League rankings, while fellow Aussie Jack Robinson won the men's event.